About this role
Job Summary
The Role:
Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food to guests in a restaurant and music hall atmosphere with a cheerful attitude and in an efficient, professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and acknowledge Foundation Room members, Live Nation Executives and VIP's to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage
- Impeccable knowledge in the steps of delivering service for up-scale dining
- Stays current and is knowledgeable on the latest drink trends
- Understands the fundamentals of Mixology and ability to uphold our Beverage Culture
- Deep knowledge of how food, wine, beer, spirits and other beverage work in harmony with food selection
- the ability to suggest wines that will best complement particular foods off the food menu
- Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and House of Blues alcohol policies
- Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
- Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor
- Cultivate regular guests and repeat business
- Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift, where applicable
- Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar
- Deliver food items and beverage orders promptly
- Prioritize and organize drink orders
- Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems
- Record any equipment failure and/or safety hazards in bar log
- Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
- Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB policies
- Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
- Perform Opening/Running/ Closing duties according to HOB policy
- Prepare guest checks ( on point of sales terminal) and process payment according to HOB policy
- Maintain bartender bank
- Perform cash pull/check out procedures
- Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks
- Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift
Qualifications
Required:
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Louisiana Responsible Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
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Minimum of 3 years experience bartending in a up-scale dining and night life establishment
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The ability to up sell and offer food and drink suggestions to guests
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Articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with current audience
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Exemplary and professional grooming standards
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Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours and at nights
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Cash handling experience
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Strong working knowledge of all beverages
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Physically able to pass a pour test and a Mixology drill ( timed )
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Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner
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Skill in interpersonal communication and teamwork
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Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms Preferred:
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3 years work experience in high volume environment
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Experience recognizing valid ID's
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Experience in a live music environment Physical Demands/Working Environment:
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Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
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Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
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Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques
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If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/index.html to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!
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Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.